OIL SLICK SPREADS AT OMAN"S COAST

ADNOC vessels attacked in Hormuz, US threatens 'unprecedented' Iran sanctions

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Two ADNOC vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, adding to growing tensions in the strategic waterway as the United States prepares tougher economic measures against Iran.

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TECNIMONT, WISON INK STRATEGIC DEAL

ADNOC Gas awards $8.2bn EPC contracts for Habshan complex project

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has announced that one of its key units, ADNOC Gas has awarded engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts worth $8.2 billion for the next phase of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) project at the Habshan complex in the UAE capital.

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THREE MAJOR INITIATIVES

Flexible working main focus in Dubai's new employee well-being strategy

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Flexible working is emerging as a key pillar of Dubai’s drive to build a more agile and sustainable government workforce, as the emirate moves to give employees greater choice in how they work while maintaining productivity and service delivery.

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NO END TO HORMUZ CRISIS IN SIGHT

Oil slick reaches Oman coast as Iran signals long war strategy

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

The Middle East conflict is widening into an increasingly complex security, shipping and environmental crisis, with an oil slick from a grounded tanker reaching Oman's coastline just as Iran signals that it may be prepared to sustain its confrontation with the United States for years.

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ANALYSIS

Renewed US-Iran tensions put inflation risks back on investors' radar

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Oil prices are climbing once again, and with them, fears that inflation could make an unwelcome return. Renewed tensions between the US and Iran have shifted investors' attention back to the impact of higher energy costs on the global economy, said a leading global market strategist.

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Holcim UAE kicks off operations at cement carbon storage pilot in Fujairah

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Holcim UAE (earlier Lafarge Emirates Cement) has, in partnership with carbon storage innovator 44.01, achieved a major milestone in industrial decarbonisation with the commissioning of a continuous carbon capture and underground mineralisation pilot at a cement facility in Fujairah.

Nvidia, Wall Street giants bet $500bn on AI infrastructure

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Global chip giant Nvidia is teaming up with Wall Street's big guns including Apollo, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs to mobilise over $500 billion for AI infrastructure, as part of its ambitious plan to turn AI chips into a new asset class that investors can fund much like real estate or other critical infrastructure.

Tabreed delivers solid H1 results; revenue soars to $307m

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) has announced robust results for the first half delivering a revenue of AED1.13 billion ($307 million) supported by fixed capacity charges and ongoing capacity expansion. The connected capacity grew 15% to hit 1.58 million refrigeration tonnes (RT).

Al Rajhi Capital, LogiPoint launch fund for $1.3bn Jeddah industrial park

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Al Rajhi Capital and LogiPoint have entered into a deal to establish a dedicated investment fund for the development of the South Jeddah Logistics and Industrial Park, a landmark mixed-use logistics and industrial project in the Saudi port city, at a total investment of SAR5 billion ($1.3 billion).

EDF consortium achieves financial close for 120MW Oman wind project

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

A consortium led by French utility giant EDF power solutions with members Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), has achieved a major milestone with the financial close for the 120MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power Project in the Sultanate of Oman.

Expanding AI top priority for UAE businesses: Study

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Implementing or expanding AI is the top priority for UAE commerce leaders this year, ahead of growing the customer base and adapting to changing buyer behaviours, says a new research from Salesforce, a leading AI CRM company.

First glimpse: Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils beach, lagoon, and reef

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island today revealed that it has completed its 550-metre beachfront, sheltered lagoon and offshore reef, giving guests a first look at the resort's waterfront experience.

Payment delays continue to strain UAE businesses as trade credit expands

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Persistent payment delays and rising default concerns are putting increasing pressure on liquidity and cash flow management in the UAE, says the latest Atradius Payment Practices Barometer.

Colombia earthquake kills at least 132, injures more than 570

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

At least 132 people have been killed and more than 570 injured after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, triggering widespread destruction, collapsing buildings and a major rescue operation across parts of the country.

Portville starts early handover of 111-unit Masdar City development

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Portville Real Estate said it has started handing over residential units at its key Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving a building completion certificate from the Abu Dhabi authorities. The premium development features 111 residential units, including apartments, duplexes and triplexes.

ADNOC vessels attacked in Hormuz, US threatens 'unprecedented' Iran sanctions

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Two ADNOC vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, adding to growing tensions in the strategic waterway as the United States prepares tougher economic measures against Iran.

Air Arabia reports 51pc drop in first-half profit amid regional conflict

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Air Arabia reported a 51% decline in first-half net profit to AED 374 million ($102 million), as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier faced reduced capacity, airspace closures and record-high fuel prices linked to the ongoing regional conflict.

DP World's revenue for H1 surges 13pc to $12.7bn

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

DP World, a leading provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions, has reported revenue of $12.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up 13.1% year-on-year, as the strength of its global network helped the company navigate significant disruption to trade flows in the Middle East.

Islamic finance now a 'super connector' for capital, trade: report

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Islamic finance is evolving beyond its traditional role as a source of funding to become a strategic connector between liquidity-rich markets and fast-growing economies, says a new Standard Chartered report.

Portville starts early handover of 111-unit Masdar City development

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Portville Real Estate said it has started handing over residential units at its key Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving a building completion certificate from the Abu Dhabi authorities. The premium development features 111 residential units, including apartments, duplexes and triplexes.

Burjeel Holdings posts $761m revenue, 3.7m patient visits in H1

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the GCC, delivered resilient underlying financial performance in H1 2026 with the total revenue increasing 4.4% YoY to AED2,794 million ($760.79 million), supported by patient visits exceeding 3.7 million, up 9.9% YoY.

ACI launches second low-carbon concrete certificate programme

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

American Concrete Institute (ACI) said its centre of excellence, NEU, has launched its second low-carbon certificate programme, 'Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations'. It is a complement to NEU’s first certificate, 'Low-Carbon Concrete: Qualification, Design, and Compliance'.

Expanding AI top priority for UAE businesses: Study

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Implementing or expanding AI is the top priority for UAE commerce leaders this year, ahead of growing the customer base and adapting to changing buyer behaviours, says a new research from Salesforce, a leading AI CRM company.

GFH reports $76.2m H1 profit, up 13.33%

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

GFH Bank has reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of $76.20 million for the first six months of the year compared with $67.24 million in the same period of 2025, an increase of 13.33%.

AIREV enters deal with Qualcomm to advance autonomous AI

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has entered into a strategic agreement with Qualcomm Technologies to advance autonomous AI across enterprise and government environments.

Space42, Korea's A2Z in deal to deploy autonomous mobility solutions in UAE

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), South Korea's leading autonomous driving company, have signed a commercial agreement valued at $7 million to deploy Level-4 mobility solutions in the UAE.

PUBG Mobile partners with Do Big Studios to bring Brainrot Royale to WOW

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world's most popular mobile games, today announced a new collaboration between its World of Wonder (WOW) platform and UGC games studio Do Big Studios, introducing an all-new experience created exclusively for WOW.

Riyadh Racing Season to offer $63m prize money; starts on October 16

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

The 2026 – 2027 Riyadh Racing Season will offer a total of SAR236.3 million ($62.95 million) in prize money across 50 race days over six months, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) has announced. Out of this, SAR197.8 million will go towards Major Cups.

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